Commercial Officer

Our client works within Defence, Government, Critical National Infrastructure and Aerospace and are looking for a Commercial Officer to support the analysis of commercial risks in the business, commercial sales and procurement guidance.

The role is varied and includes reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of contract paperwork and leading commercial governance process for bids.

This is an excellent opportunity for a varied role, working for a company who really cares about their staff and works on incredibly exciting projects!

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days on site per week at your chosen base.

• Reviewing and approving call-off contracts under a wide variety of framework types.
• Drafting and agreement of sales and procurement agreements.
• Analysis and negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
• Analysis and agreement of NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements, JVs.
• Reviewing and approving proposals, prime and sub– contracts, ensuring adherence to company governance requirements and procedures.
• Providing commercial support to bid teams, including supporting the development of the commercial elements of tender responses and influencing early bid strategy.
• Commercial risk identification, mitigation, and management.
• Providing commercial support throughout contract delivery.
• Input to approvals processes, attendance and input at bid and governance meetings.
• Training non-commercial staff in commercial and procurement issues.
• Development of commercial processes and procedures.

• The individual will have a minimum of 2 years commercial experience with Defence/Government/Aerospace, at least some of which spent working for a private company.
• Experience of negotiating complex contract terms with suppliers and/or clients.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and draft contractual wording with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to undertake continued skills development with a view to taking on additional responsibilities and wider business role.
• Experience of contract law is highly desirable.

• Pension up to 10% client contribution.
• Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover.
• Option to buy & sell holiday.
• Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance.
• 24/7 Digital GP.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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